Band of Brothers (Nothing reveals a man’s soul as deeply as the possibility of imminent death.)

Becket (One of the most powerful confrontation scenes in film, Archbishop Becket standing on the authority of the Church against the power of an out-of-control King.)

Ben-Hur (Bitterness makes you like the person with whom you are offended.)

Caine Mutiny (This movie raises the issue of good and bad authority like no other. How do I act as a Christian when the authority above me is not qualified? Did the ship’s crew fail because of the captain or did the captain fail because of the unsupportive crew? )

Chariots of Fire (Two men, two religions, two different motivations for running. What motivates you?)

Children of Men (Watch the edited for television version. A profoundly powerful, pro-life film set in a chaotic, post-apocalyptic world.)

Jesus of Nazareth (Italian director, Franco Zeffireilli’s take on the Life of Christ. My favorite two scenes are the telling of the Parable of the Two Lost Sons and Jesus confrontation with the Pharisees in the Temple.)

Lord of the Rings (God confounds the strong and mighty through the meek and the weak.)

Michael Clayton (Watch the edited for television version. When your back is against the wall financially, will you continue to make righteous choices? Most surprising end to a movie that I have ever watched.)

The Natural (Why is it that baseball movies are so much better than football movies? Roy Hobbs only succeeds when he is committed to quality, moral relationships.)

O’ Brother, Where Art Thou (Homer’s Odyssey and Depression-era Southern Bible Belt culture blend to make an excellent story about the complexities of the human heart. “A fool seeks logic in the chambers of the heart.”)

Of Gods and Men (Amazingly powerful acting through simple facial expressions. Will they stay true to God’s call when death is imminent?).

On the Waterfront (Marlon Brando is absolutely superb. Best presentation of clergy in any film.)